The Congress party has announced its support for the Tamil Nadu Vanniyar Katchi (TVK) to form the government in Tamil Nadu, leading to a split with its long-time ally, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Congress media chairperson Pawan Khera dismissed accusations of backstabbing, stating that the party never sought power during its alliance with the DMK. He pointed out that the DMK had previously chosen to contest elections independently, questioning why their decision was not labeled as backstabbing. The DMK's spokesperson, Saravanan Anadurai, criticized Congress for betraying the mandate of the Tamil Nadu electorate. In the recent assembly elections, the TVK made a significant impact by winning 108 seats out of 234, while the DMK managed only 59 seats. The Congress party secured five seats. This political shift marks a notable change in Tamil Nadu's political landscape, as the Congress and DMK have historically collaborated since 1971.